What Are Avneet, Niharika & Jannat Doing in Tom Cruise’s Mission Impossible World?

With Mission: Impossible- The Final Reckoning hitting Indian theatres on May 17 (six days before the US), the actors and makers have left no stone unturned when it comes to promotions. His new way of connecting with Indian fans is through Indian influencers. Tom Cruise welcomed Avneet Kaur, Niharika NM, and Jannat Zubair into his promotional circle. Is it a smart PR move or just social media magic? Read on for all the details.

Why Are These Influencers Even There?

Many fans took to social media to ask, “What’s the connection between these Indian influencers and Tom Cruise?” Turns out, it might be a clever move. All three girls, Jannat (49M), Avneet (31M), and Niharika (3M), have a massive and close Indian following with high engagement rates. A single selfie or story from them can reach millions within hours. In today’s world, that kind of reach is priceless and cost-effective, compared to hiring a Bollywood celebrity.

As one user posted on Twitter: “Changing times. Social media influencers are now promoting Mission Impossible. It’s actually cost-effective.”

A Reddit comment added more spice: “Most probably they went by her social media followers and she was way cheaper than any mainstream Bollywood celebrity with a similar online presence.”

Influencer Touch at a Hollywood Premiere

Niharika NM’s Starstruck Moment: Niharika NM, known for her witty content and global collaborations, posted her magical moment with Tom Cruise and Michael B Jordan on Instagram. During the London premiere, he held her hand, invited her for a photoshoot, and spoke to her while standing beside a prop plane. Cameras flashed, and Niharika looked like she was living a dream. “This mission being possible has sent my soul into overdrive. It will take this century to reboot. I’m in awe of the man that you are @tomcruise ❤️🥺and in another post, this is a fairytale,” she wrote in captions, thanking both Tom Cruise and the Mission: Impossible team for making it happen.

Avneet Kaur’s Repeat Encounter: This isn’t the first time Avneet Kaur has met Tom Cruise. She had earlier shared pictures from the sets of MI8 last year. But this time, her post from the London premiere felt more personal. Wearing her brightest smile, she captioned her photo: “Namaste mere aur Mr Cruise ki taraf se poore India ko 🙏🏻❤️ Great to see you again @tomcruise 😍.” Fans immediately wondered if she was just a guest or making a cameo in the film. Some speculations suggest she might be involved in a small role, but nothing official has been confirmed yet.

Jannat Zubair’s Once-in-a-Lifetime Selfie: Jannat Zubair also uploaded a selfie with the man himself on Instagram. She was seen at the same venue as Avneet, with her caption summing up the internet’s feelings: “One selfie with Tom Cruise = Lifetime bragging rights. Somebody pinch meeee!!!” The picture went viral within minutes, drawing both praise and confusion from fans.

The Trolls Came Marching In

Not everyone was pleased. Avneet Kaur’s comments section was flooded with heavy reactions. Some users couldn’t believe that Tom Cruise needed Indian influencers for promotion.

“Tom Cruise ke itne bure din aagae,” joked one commenter.

Another said: “One of the most popular franchises in the world with one of the most popular actors in the world needs Avneet Kaur to promote his movie… whatever timeline we are living in makes 0 sense.”

But there was also one thoughtful reply that silenced the haters: “Looks like it worked. We’re talking about it RN.”

The Impact Is Already Visible in India

Despite the trolling, the promotional tactic seems to be working. Advance bookings for Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning in India are breaking records. The movie has already sold over 60,0000 tickets, racing toward the Ten lakh mark, even outperforming several mid-range Bollywood films in Hindi. Trade experts believe that while Tom Cruise’s star power is a major draw, the buzz created by these influencers also plays a role in building anticipation.

Not Only a Tom Fan Moment for Niharika

Niharika NM also posted a picture with Creed and Black Panther actor Michael B. Jordan, captioning it: “Finally met my future husband. ❤️😂”

Smart Strategy? New-Age Promotions through Social Media

Tom Cruise using Indian influencers might look odd to some, but in the era of reels and reach, it’s a masterstroke. These content creators gave the film massive visibility on Indian social media, something ads and trailers alone can’t achieve. This marks a clear change from earlier Mission: Impossible movies, where the producers and PR team didn’t focus on promoting the film in India through influencers. Whether it was genuine admiration or pure PR, one thing’s for sure: the internet can’t stop talking about it. And that’s the mission, successfully accomplished.